X Vario Mk II ?

[gbealnz]

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For some reason I thought the X2 replacement was effectively the X-E?

Gary

[TMorita]

For some reason I thought the X2 replacement was effectively the X-E?

Gary

 

The X-E I guess is also an X2 replacement. Maybe closer, since it's the same f/2.8 as the original X.

 

Toshi

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[Guest VVJ]

I want to get an X Vario , but so close to Photokina , thought I'd ask if a Mk II version is expected and what might be the changes .

 

Sounds like the answer is No:

http://leicarumors.com/2016/10/06/leica-may-skip-the-x-vario.aspx/

[TMorita]

Sounds like the answer is No:

http://leicarumors.com/2016/10/06/leica-may-skip-the-x-vario.aspx/

 

There's rumors of a new X, so it sounds like it will be a new X with a 35mm equivalent lens.

 

Toshi

[NZDavid]

I'd love an X with interchangeable lenses as a companion to the M series. T lenses would fit. I just prefer the intuitive straightforward M-style controls as opposed to a touchscreen. Or is that just me?

[Trivette]

I'd love an X with interchangeable lenses as a companion to the M series. T lenses would fit. I just prefer the intuitive straightforward M-style controls as opposed to a touchscreen. Or is that just me?

 

Thanks for posting that. I feel exactly the same way.

[gbealnz]

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I'd love an X with interchangeable lenses as a companion to the M series. T lenses would fit. I just prefer the intuitive straightforward M-style controls as opposed to a touchscreen. Or is that just me?

Thought it could be a southern hemisphere thing David, Trivette possibly being the exception.

Having had both the T, and the X-Vario, I too preferred the layout, and the ability to set virtually everything before powering the camera up.

The T was nice, but the touchscreen occasionally either "stalled" or didn't work first or second time. Swiping or touching never really was how I wanted the camera to work, as opposed to the old fashioned way with the buttons etc of the X-Vario.

I still have the X-Vario, and find the lens is more than adequate. Those that pass judgement on the lens usually haven't used it, as most that have one are usually quite complimentary.

It's a slightly dated camera now, but for travel, it's hard to beat.

Gary